Focused Business Action

There is no denying that the rise of the computer along with the increasing availability of high speed Internet, has been one of the most significant impacts on our lives over the past decade or so. Technology has become both a blessing and a curse.  You  need it to run almost every aspect of our business, yet it can take over and take up so much of your time.

So just how can you manage your computer time?

Here are some of the effective ways I’ve found, and you can get even more when you become a member of the FBA Program.

• Decide right now that you will no longer use your computer for mindless activities. There is no more “wasting time” on your computer. If you have a reason to be at the computer, be doing that item. Otherwise, step away from the computer.
• Take a break ( for heaven’s sake) at regular intervals. You know how long is too long (perhaps an hour). Once you hit that point, go to an action item on your list that does not involve the computer to rest your body and your brain.
• Stop any Internet use after a set time in the evening; it’s too stimulating and will keep you awake.
• If you really can’t keep yourself away, unplug the computer during non-work hours to remove the temptation. It works surprisingly well.

What strategies do you use to manage your computer time? Leave a comment on the bottom of this entry.

This entry was posted on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 by Scott Lewis and is filed under External Focus, FBA Program. You can follow the comments to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a comment or trackback from your own site.